SBA’s Office of Inspector General (SBA-OIG) advises that financial institutions (FI) continue to serve an important role in uncovering and identifying thousands of fraudulent PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans and…

The SBA recently announced changes to the submission procedure for SBA Form 159 Fee Disclosure Form and Compensation Agreement (“Form 159”).  Lenders are required to submit Form 159 when a…

Prior to the closing of an SBA loan, it is critical that lenders obtain appropriate documentation that the borrowing entity is in good standing. The best evidence to confirm active…

As we near the first anniversary of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), it has become clear that this program was essential in helping millions of small businesses weather the storm…

A startup company may elect to file its preliminary corporate documents, such as the articles of organization (limited liability company) or incorporation (C-corporation), in a state other than the one…

In the most recent iteration of the SOP, the SBA added a provision prohibiting the use of loan proceeds when refinancing interim advances if those advances were made with the…